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Starting home health care

WEBThe process for starting the Medicare home health benefit changes depending on whether you are currently in a hospital or if you are already at home. Remember, in both cases …

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Home health basics with Medicare

WEBMedicare covers your home health care if: You are homebound, meaning it is extremely difficult for you to leave your home and you need help doing so. You need skilled …

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Medicare coverage of home health care services

WEBHome health covered services. If you qualify for the home health benefit, Medicare covers the following: Skilled nursing services: Services performed by or under the supervision …

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Introduction to low-income programs

WEBIf you have a limited income, you may be able to get assistance with your health care costs through certain programs: Medicaid: If you have a low monthly income and minimal …

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Introduction to health insurance

WEBHealth insurance (sometimes called health coverage) pays for some or all of the cost of the health services you receive, like doctors’ visits, hospital stays, and visits to the …

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Medicare Advantage and home health

WEBAll Medicare Advantage Plans must provide at least the same level of home health care coverage as Original Medicare, but they may impose different rules, restrictions, and …

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The homebound requirement for Medicare home health services

WEBThe homebound requirement. Bookmark. Medicare considers you homebound if: You need the help of another person or medical equipment such as crutches, a walker, or a …

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Eligibility for home health (Part A or Part B)

WEBUnder Part B, you are eligible for home health care if you are homebound and need skilled care. There is no prior hospital stay requirement for Part B coverage of home health …

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Home health care for chronic conditions

WEBIf you meet Medicare’s home health eligibility requirements, Medicare should cover your care regardless of whether your condition is temporary or chronic. Medicare covers …

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Tips to find a Medicare doctor

WEBMedicare: To find a provider who accepts Original Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227) or use Medicare’s Physician Compare tool. If you have a Medicare Advantage …

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Medicare Assistance Programs in New York

WEBThe information in this course applies to New York State only. For information about Medicare assistance programs on a national level, refer to Level 4, Course 4: Medicare …

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Differences between Medicare and Medicaid

WEBMedicare and Medicaid are two separate, government-run programs. They are operated and funded by different parts of the government and primarily serve different groups. …

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Annual Wellness Visit

WEBAnnual Wellness Visit. The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This …

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The Medicare Feed

WEBDeveloped by the Medicare Rights Center, The Medicare Feed provides bite-size, practical information and updates straight from the Medicare Rights Blog.Bookmark The Medicare …

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Health care proxies

WEBHealth care proxies. A health care proxy is a document that names someone you trust as your proxy, or agent, to express your wishes and make health care decisions for you if …

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Outpatient mental health care

WEBMedicare Part B covers outpatient mental health care, including the following services: An annual depression screening. Speak to your primary care provider for more information. …

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